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11/06/09 08:13 PM

"Do you have any information on the new sweetner - ideal"
Asked By: pamela22  
Category: Food and Nutrition

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I saw a coupon in the paper for ideal. It doesn't say what it's made from. I haven't been able to find it yet to read the box. Are there any side effects? It says its great for baking - do you know if it loses its sweetness when its added to hot foods like I find splenda does?

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11/10/09 05:24 PM

Hello,

Thanks for bringing your question to dLife.

The product manufacturer states that it is made from xylitol, blended with dextrose, maltodextrin and a very small amount of sucralose (Splenda). "Xylitol is widely distributed throughout nature in small amounts. Some of the best sources are fruits and berries. For example, one cup of raspberries contains less than one gram of Xylitol. Xylitol is nature’s natural sweetener.'

Xylitol is in the family of sugar alcohol. For some people, sugar alcohol can cause stomach upset if too much is eaten at any one time. How much is too much? Since each person responds differently, you would have to discover your own tolerance level with this product.

Click here to learn more aboutf the sweetener!

Enjoy!

Answered By: Liz Quintana
Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE,CPT
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